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Puna Bio

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors

Puna Bio develops microbial biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biofungicides for seed treatment based on extremophile bacteria collected from Argentina's Puna region, aimed at improving crop yields and regenerating degraded soils. Its products target crops such as soy, cotton, beans, wheat, and barley for the agricultural sector.

AgTechBiotechClimate Tech

Founders & leadership

Puna Bio was founded in 2021 by Maria Eugenia Farias, Carolina Belfiore, Elisa Violeta Bertini, and Franco Martinez Levis.

ME
Maria Eugenia FariasCo-founder
CBCarolina Belfiore
Carolina BelfioreCo-founder
EV
Elisa Violeta BertiniCo-founder
FM
Franco Martinez LevisCo-founder

Board

DM
Dario MaffeiBoard director
LMLaurie Menoud
Laurie Menoudin𝕏Director Board of DirectorsInvestor at At One Ventures
PEPaul Etenberg
Paul EtenbergBoard directorLegal Counsel at GRIDX
FG
Fred GruisBoard director

Investors · 12

AIR CapitalBuenos Airesvia Ignacio Peña · inferred
At One VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $5M
GLOCAL LatamRosario · $500K
GRIDXBuenos Aires · $250K
SOSVNew York · $30K – $550K
Builders VCreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Dalus Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMexico City · $500K – $5M
IndieBioreportedSan Francisco · $525K

Also in the syndicate · 4

Corteva CatalystCorteva, Inc.leadGates FoundationSP Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$20.3MraisedJun 2025 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Fred GruisDirector
  • Maria Eugenia FariasExecutive Officer
  • Dario MaffeiDirector
  • Carolina BelfioreExecutive Officer
  • Laurie MenoudDirector
  • Elisa Violeta BertiniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Franco Martinez LevisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul EtenbergDirector
Offering amount
$20.3M
Amount sold
$20.3M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Puna Bio raises Series A with Gates Foundation investment to expand climate-resilient agriculture - IndieBio - #1 in Early Stage Biotechindiebio.co · Jul 2025Argentinian biologicals start-up Puna Bio prepares for expansion with Series A roundagnavigator.com · Jul 2025Puna Bio Secures New Funding to Advance Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Strengthen Global Food Securityprnewswire.com · Jul 2025Puna Bio secures Series A as Corteva Catalyst enters LATAMagtechnavigator.com · Apr 2025Puna Bio receives investment from Corteva Catalystprnewswire.com · Apr 2025Puna Bio Raises $3.7M Seed Funding to Restore Soil Health with Desert Microbesprnewswire.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Puna Bio do?
Puna Bio develops microbial biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biofungicides for seed treatment based on extremophile bacteria collected from Argentina's Puna region, aimed at improving crop yields and regenerating degraded soils. Its products target crops such as soy, cotton, beans, wheat, and barley for the agricultural sector.
Who founded Puna Bio?
Puna Bio was founded by Maria Eugenia Farias, Carolina Belfiore, Elisa Violeta Bertini, Franco Martinez Levis in 2021.
Who are Puna Bio's investors?
Puna Bio's investors include AIR Capital, At One Ventures, GLOCAL Latam, GRIDX, SOSV, Builders VC, Dalus Capital, IndieBio.
How much funding has Puna Bio raised?
Puna Bio has disclosed $20.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Puna Bio headquartered?
Puna Bio is headquartered in San Francisco, US.